Richards, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
44 Population 163/sq mi density
$42,969 Median Income $20,234 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $210,075 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,969 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Richards, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,969
43% below
$20,234 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
77% below
Zillow: $210,075
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
66.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Richards Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Richards's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
57%
Home Value
23%
Poverty
179%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richards a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Richards residents earn a median household income of $42,969 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,234. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richards is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,075. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

0.0% of adults in Richards hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 66.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richards has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population44
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density163/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,969
Per Capita$20,234
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty22.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$210,075
Housing Units37
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation837 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+66.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband87.0%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Richards was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (49 miles).
29.5% of the population has a disability.